Good Tuesday Morning!

Good Morning Everybody! How is everyone today? Getting back in the swing of things after a Monday following the long holiday weekend? Hasn't this weather just been gorgeous? I got into the office early this morning so that I can get home early today. My sister is taking our Mom back to the surgeon this morning. Mom is hoping they'll remove those blasted JP drains (she has 3). It's been two weeks and she has not been sleeping well. She's not a happy camper. I'm hoping to get home before they get back from the doctor because my sister will have to get to her office and I want to help my Mom - I know it'll take my Mom awhile to get herself "calmed down" after her little field trip. Other than being a little worse for wear, I'm doing pretty good Eating has been good (except for that piece of apple crumb pie last night). As I told my sister after I tossed my cookies, I'm glad I do that because it keeps me on the straight and narrow and doesn't allow me to eat what I want to. I can eat a limited amount of sugar it seems, but at times I can eat more than others. (I was surprised I dumped on the chai latte out at the amish market that day). Oh well, it makes life interesting Protein, supplements and fluids are all in check. Exercise has been lacking (if you're talking about going to the gym). I have been pretty active doing all the housework and jumping up and down to get/do things for my Mom. Not complaining, just noticing increased activity on that front. I'm hoping to get back to the gym within the next week or so, but not sure how that's going to go depending on when my Mom has to have this second surgery. It'll be outpatient - I keep telling myself it won't be as bad as the mastectomy. We'll see. I just hate seeing my Mom miserable and she is right now. I think she'll be doing alot better once she gets these drains out and she can get a real shower. I was trying to figure out a way for us to attend the outing on December 17th and it's just not possible. I think I'll be home recovering and I'm not sure if Mom will be ready for prime time. I'll be recovering because I'm making Christmas Dinner for about 100 at my church on Friday the 15th. It's really not so bad after doing it for over 10 years. On Saturday the 16th, I'm in charge of refreshments for the Live Nativity that my church is presenting. That'll be at least 150 folks. At least it's simple - coffee, hot chocolate and christmas cookies. I've already started baking a good portion of the cookies for this event. Anyway, come Sunday I think with all I need to do to get myself ready for the holidays, I'll be resting. I'll be thinking about you all Well I'm going to get going here. There's lots of work to do and seems like time just flies by. Have a Wonderful Day! Take Care, Terry

Good Morning Terry! Boy your a busy woman! I just went into shock while reading your schedule. You've definitely need to schedule some "Terry" time once your mom is doing better and the Christmas rush is over. Hope mom's tubes come out today. I know she probably is feeling miserable. I was so glad that I did not have to have any type of tube when I came home from the hospital. Can't even imagine. When is part II to the surgery? Please continue to keep us updated and send her hugs from me. The nativity thing sounds nice. Anyone else helping with cookies? Now, I'm totally serious when I say this, but if you need someone to bake some, please reach out and let me know. I love baking!!! Can't say that enough. And I'm pretty darn good at it. It would be no problem, and meeting to give them to you would also be no problem. We will miss you at the theatre, but you need some down time. Keep up the good work and great attitude this week. TraciL

Good morning Terry I'm exhausted just looking at your upcoming couple of weeks. I'm ready to crawl back into bed!!! This weekend coming is the big server upgrade. I THINK we are REALLY going to do it this time. I have to leave Sunday open to be in the office to test things. I have high hopes that we will be in and out of the office by noon and be all set to run on the new server on Monday. Have a good Tuesday. Hugs, Mo

Morning - Gosh, I'm sorry to hear that McMom is going through all this. I know she's strong, but stuff like this can really wear a person down (and you, too!). I sure hope the JP's come out today. I bet she'll feel a lot better, or less restricted, once they do. Oh, yeah, a shower once the drains come out will feel like heaven. I was able to shower with mine in, but it required being wrapped in plastic wrap like a turkey! We'll miss you on the 17th, but I totally understand. I wish I had time to help you out, Traci's an angel for volunteering, but with KB duty every weekend now, my time is literally not my own. Maybe you'll decide that an outing with your loser friends is what you need, but if not, we totally understand. Maybe I can stop by before Christmas to see you and McMom. Obviously, we'll talk about that later. The Living Nativity sounds great! When we see the Radio City show in NYC, they have a living nativity at the end. It is truly spectacular and awe inspiring, and always brings me to tears. It truly is joyous to see. Did you get the $$ issues with the animals worked out? I could volunteer Molly the Beagle, she could be a sheep? As for me - I could be the Reborn Virgin Mary!!!!!! Thought I'd give you a chuckle for the day!!!!! Let us know how McMom makes out - give her a gentle hug from me and tell her Dr. Tia prescribes truffles!!!!! Tia

Morning all. Wishing for your continued strength Terry. It's a lot to keep up with sometimes. I'm doing well today. Bummed because I left my iPod at the gym yesterday and when I checked with them this morning nobody had turned it in. I'm hoping that maybe one of the trainers grabbed it or something. I'll offer a reward and maybe someone will step up. If not, off to the store with me to get a new one. I've come to rely on it so much for working out. Mom-in-law is doing okay. Did her leak test this morning and that's worn her out a bit. When I saw her yesterday I thought she looked really good. I'll get to see her again today before I pick up the girls. Have a great Tuesday everyone. -Daniel

Good morning. Well, it's almost noon now. My, my, my, you are a busy woman. Just remember to take care of yourself during all of this ru****hink resting on the 17th is right in order for you. Sounds like you'll really need it. We will miss you. My whole family is going to the outing. I think it'll be a great family holiday activity. Well, I was able to get myself up this morning to do strength training exercises. FINALLY. It's been like 3 weeks since I didn't any. I am glad that I didn't allow myself to go back to sleep today. I will be tired for these next few days as I get back into my routine of exercise. Then the energy will pick up again. Eating is better too. I am really trying to get my protein up. I have noticed some hair in the shower again, not a lot but it makes me nervous. It's probably just the normal shedding one does, but still, I don't want to lose anymore at all. I am writing things down faithfully so I can track my protein grams. Work is going good. I think that the Cappies dinner for Stephanie's school is pretty well organized. I am taking Thursday off so I can do any last minute things. I am going to make some vegetarian swedish meatballs, since we have some vegetarian's in the group. It looks like an easy recipe and the raters say they are really good. I'll judge them before I serve them. Have a great day! Hugs, Robin

Good news! One of the guys who works at my gym found my iPod and they were holding it for me. What a relief! Robin. What makes up the vegetarian meatball?

I think this week is going to be a doozy for most of us. I hope you find a way to get some rest, Terry. I trained about 50 people all day today in the use of our basic databse tracking system for special education. When I checked my pedometer, I had already walked about 2 miles between 7 am and 3 pm. I wonder if that is why I am so tired today. We are so busy in my office and it doesn't seem to be easing up at all. It nice that my supervisor is on vaction this week so she isn't adding to our work load. I am hoping to finish the laundry and other chores I strted this weekend and didn't get to finish. Another reason I am thankful I live alone.. no one but me to care about the messes. Have a good week. Aime